Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies: The Perfect Sweet Treat. These cookies combine the soft, buttery texture of traditional sugar cookies with the warm, comforting essence of cinnamon rolls. Topped with a sweet glaze and featuring a rich cinnamon filling, they are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual family gathering, a festive celebration, or just a moment to satisfy your sweet tooth. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these cookies will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle (about ¼-inch thick) between two sheets of parchment paper.
- For the filling, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon; spread evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Carefully roll the dough into a log shape and wrap it in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled log into rounds (about ¼-inch thick) and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool completely on a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create glaze and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use room temperature butter for easier mixing. Chilling the dough prevents excessive spreading during baking. Customize by adding nuts or chocolate chips to the filling for added flavor.